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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.98, 811.42 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.98, 811.42 and 267.25 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.98 : 811.42 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.98/811.42 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.98x = 811.42 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.98x = 216,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,850.82/540.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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